Dr. Matthew Holt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Holt is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of Education in the School of Cybernetics at the Australian National University. With a PhD from the University of Sydney, he has over 30 years of experience in tertiary education leadership and a decade of experience in business development for transnational education. Holt's teaching career has spanned various disciplines, including cybernetics, design history, design research, design thinking, art history, and media communications studies. His research focuses on the theory and practice of cybernetics, design, systems thinking, and artificial intelligence. Currently, he is developing a suite of short courses on cybernetic approaches to complex systems and the impacts of emergent technologies such as AI. Holt is actively involved in student supervision and scholarly memberships, including the American Society of Cybernetics. His work reflects a commitment to exploring the intersection of technology and education, highlighting the evolving role of artificial intelligence and complex systems in modern learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Leader in the School of Cybernetics specializing in education and research in cybernetics.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.